"We've got No Time for TV!"

Get out from behind that screen! There's a whole world to explore!

Tomorrow is the first day of "No Time for TV Week" at Ashaway School!  For this one week each year, we encourage students and their families to really think about how much time they are spending in front of a screen, and we challenge them to try other activities instead! 

All of the details about how the program works can be found by clicking on the links below.  Each student received a copy at school but you are welcome to print another copy if you need it:

Contract page 1

Contract page 2

Click here to see a sample contract all filled out!

I went over the guidelines with every class last week.  After explaining how the form works and what they need to do to earn a prize, I spent some time answering questions.  Most of the questions, as always, started with the words "What if...?" or "What about...?"  To read my answers to these frequently asked questions, please click here.

I'm also super excited about the geocaching program that I'll be co-presenting with fourth-grader Gabrielle Macaruso.  The pictures you see are from a trip we made to the Kettle Pond Visitor Center.  We had an awesome time exploring the center, the trails, and the observation deck, but it was the "smilies" we'd earn by finding the caches hidden there that was the catalyst for our visit.  Geocaching has taken me to some truly incredible places, and it's a terrific way for the whole family to get some exercise!

Students who are participating in "No TV Week" can earn a check for attending the workshop, and all who attend are welcome to join me for a "geocaching field trip" on Saturday!  (Time to be determined at the workshop!)  Geocaching = walking, so students can earn checks during that activity as well!  To register for this free workshop and Saturday adventure, just email Mrs. Mann at karen.mann@chariho.k12.ri.us.

Click here for more information about the geocaching workshop!